Childhood: Born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, NJ Youngest of five children At six, mother died in fire
High School: One of two blacks in his high school Excelled in debate, football, acting Played lead role in Othello
College: Attended Rutgers University, a mainly white college Highest GPA in class Attended law school at New York University and Columbia University
Activism: Performed in films that contradicted black stereotype Co-founded the Council on African Affairs to aid in African liberation Sang at rallies to support a democratic Spain (Africa Within) Riotat Paul Robeson's Concert in New York(Hulu - Videos)
Born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, NJ
Youngest of five children
At six, mother died in fire
High School:
One of two blacks in his high school
Excelled in debate, football, acting
Played lead role in Othello
College:
Attended Rutgers University, a mainly white college
Highest GPA in class
Attended law school at New York University and Columbia University
Activism:
Performed in films that contradicted black stereotype
Co-founded the Council on African Affairs to aid in African liberation
Sang at rallies to support a democratic Spain (Africa Within)
Riotat Paul Robeson's Concert in New York(Hulu - Videos)